At Brothers Meat Co., we sell high-quality, locally raised beef by the whole, half, or quarter steer at a flat rate. Here’s what you need to know:

 

Pricing & What You Get

 

Whole Steer – $9/lb

 

Half Steer – $10/lb

 

Quarter Steer – $10/lb

 

 

Each purchase includes:

 Steaks, roasts, brisket, and ground beef

 Specialty cuts, soup bones, and tallow

 Organs

 

Average Weight Breakdown

 

Live Weight: ~1,000 lbs

 

Hanging Weight: ~600 lbs

 

Final Processed Yield: ~360–400 lbs

 

 

Estimated processed meat per purchase size:

 

Whole Steer: ~360–400 lbs

 

Half Steer: ~180–200 lbs

 

Quarter Steer: ~90–100 lbs

 

 

Percentage Breakdown of Cuts

 

Each steer is different, but on average, a whole steer (~380 lbs of processed meat) yields:

 

Ground Beef: ~40–50% (~150–190 lbs)

 

Steaks & Roasts: ~30–35% (~110–130 lbs)

 

Soup Bones & Marrow Bones: ~10–15% (~40–60 lbs)

 

Tallow (Fat for Rendering): ~8–12% (~30–50 lbs)

 

Organs (Heart, Liver, etc.): ~3–5% (~10–20 lbs)

 

 

 For a half steer, simply divide these numbers by 2.

 For a quarter steer, divide them by 4.

 

For example, if a whole steer yields 150–190 lbs of ground beef, then:

 

Half Steer: ~75–95 lbs of ground beef

 

Quarter Steer: ~37–48 lbs of ground beef

 

 

This applies to all the cuts, so you can easily estimate what you’ll get based on your order size.

 

How Much Freezer Space Do You Need?

 

Whole Steer: ~16–18 cu. ft.

 

Half Steer: ~8–10 cu. ft.

 

Quarter Steer: ~4–5 cu. ft.

 

 

Important to Know

 

Every steer is different, so actual weights may vary. The numbers above are averages to give you a general idea of what to expect. Final totals depend on the individual animal.

 

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